Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 31, 2026
Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better price and power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Garia Via 4-Seater beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price and power.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the Garia Via 4-Seater's 3.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Garia Via 4-Seater lands about $27,106 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $27,593, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Garia Via 4-Seater and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| GariaVia 4-SeaterWinner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $25,239 – $33,087 | $25,699 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 126 in†1 | — |
| Width | 48 in†1 | — |
| Height | 73 in†1 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,200 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 8 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†1 | — |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†1 | — |
| Display size | — | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†1 | 5 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty | 5 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†2 |
| Charge time | 7 hr†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 11 ft†1 | — |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price and power.
Save $460 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Garia Via 4-Seater lands at about $27,106 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $434.51/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $442.33/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.
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Frequently asked
- Is the Garia Via 4-Seater or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better price and power.
- What do the Via 4-Seater and E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) cost out the door in Florida?
- Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Garia Via 4-Seater lands at about $27,106 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.